President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger cooperation between Nigeria’s law enforcement and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and other serious offenses.
During a significant meeting on Friday at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu hosted FBI Director Christopher Wray and his team. The President highlighted the importance of the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the United States in fighting financial crimes and terrorism.
”It is an honour for me to receive Director Christopher Wray, the leader of an organization that has demonstrated consistent procedural sophistication and a reputation for excellence over several years.
“Your visit conveys the importance of Nigeria and Nigerian partnership in the work of America’s law enforcement institutions and vice-versa. For us, it is a recognition of what stage we are at, who we are, and the level of interest both countries share in eliminating crimes locally and globally,” the president said.
Several key security chiefs were present at the meeting, underscoring the high-level commitment to this partnership. Attendees included National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) Yusuf Magaji Bichi, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), and Chief of Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) Major-General Emmanuel Undiandeye.
Also present were the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Olanipekun Olukoyede and the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Major-General Adamu Laka.